【推荐1】Top Summer Festivals in Australia

Splendid mornings and glorious sunshine may not always make summer exciting, but the Aussie summer is always a nice option. The country finds its fortune, the artists find their patrons, and pleasure-seekers get that kick to enjoy good things in life under the southern sun.

1. Margaret River Gourmet Escape
When: November 17-19

This outstanding food & wine festival at Leeuwin Estate Winery by the Margaret River is an experience for travelers who have arrived at the start of summer. From enjoying barbeque on the famous Castle Bay Beach to dining on the longest wooden jetty (栈桥) in the Southern Hemisphere, the true devotees of food and wine choose entertainment for these three days.

2. Tropfest Film Festival
When: February 7-11

Filmmakers from across the globe use the world’s largest short film festival as a platform to showcase their work. This free-to-attend festival doesn’t have the air of Cannes(戛纳) but the audience is assured of some really experimental movies. If you happen to be in Sydney this summer. head to the Centennial Park and see for yourselfhow heartwarming this festival can turn out to be.

3. Womadelaide Music Festival
When: February 17-March5

During the Womadelaide festival, you can attend this biggest world music festival in southern hemisphere. The Botanic Park turns into a Mecca (麦加) for music lovers as live concerts by artists from all over the world make you enjoy different cultures and genres. To make your summer weekend in South Australia memorable, hit the festival on the first day.

4. Perth International Arts Festival
When: February 10-March5

The Perth international arts festival in Australia is a wonderful experience. Even the “mad” summer of Perth would feel sweet when you join a noble gathering of people at this premier cultural even. This 24-day festival is an occasion to meet greatest living artists and get exposed to new works.

1. What is the feature of Margaret River Gourmet Escape?

A．It contains different water activities.

B．It is famed for food, wines and beaches

C．It is the first summer festival in the world.

D．It holds an exhibition of world-class wines

2. Where can visitors watch the live performances of great artists?

A．In the Botanic Park.	B．By the Margaret River
C．In the Centennial Park.	D．On the Castle Bay Beach.

3. Which is the longest running festival in Australia?

A．Tropfest Film Festivals.	B．Womadelaide Music Festival.
C．Margaret River Gourmet Escape.	D．Perth Intemational Arts Festival

【推荐2】Among many celebrated U.S. places for very cool sunsets, here are notable favorites.

California Dreamin’

While you are visiting California Dreamin’, El Matador’s eye-catching nightfall is a worthy way to lead you into deep thought. It is about the sands of time. Pack a basket of delicious food for a late-in-the-day picnic overlooking the Pacific Ocean, via the Pacific Coast Highway. The sunset is a sweet dessert.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

The 1,218,375-acre Grand Canyon National Park is wonderful. The canyon itself stretches 277 miles. Its wildlife is also so abundant. You can go to the South Rim of the canyon (大峡谷), which offers the best sunset advantages. Sometimes, you can see deer running and eagles flying with the sunset standing as the background. An unforgettable thrill: Grand Canyon Floor Landing Helicopter Sunset Tour by Canyon Tours.

Florida Serenity

Called the River of Grass, Everglades National Park — South Florida’s amazing 1.5-million-acre wetland reserve — is quilted with coastal trees and grass. An especially chosen sunset-watching site is near Mrazek Pond, approximately three miles north of the Flamingo Visitor Center. This is a birder’s (观鸟者) dream place, too, home to more than 360 species.

Hawaii Aloha

Haleakala Crater in Hawaii Aloha, a vast dormant (休眠期的) volcano 10,023 feet above sea level, is famous for its sunrises — so that dawn sun-seekers climb the volcano in the middle of the night to make the long drive up a winding road to the summit. But Haleakala’s sunsets are just as amazing. Since fewer people arrive late in the day, a more personal sunset participation is possible. Consider a private or group sunset hike to appreciate the Pacific Ocean. It is worthwhile.

1. What can visitors do in Grand Canyon?

A．Visit the wetland reserve.	B．Have an unforgettable picnic.
C．Appreciate the sunset by tour bus.	D．See eagles flying over the canyon.

2. Where is a good place for bird-watching?

A．Hawaii Aloha.	B．Florida Serenity.
C．California Dreamin’.	D．Grand Canyon, Arizona.

3. What do California Dreamin’ and Hawaii Aloha have in common?

A．They both supply a sweet dessert.

B．They both allow a more personal sunset hike.

C．They both offer the views of the Pacific Ocean.

D．They both have wonderful sunsets and sunrises.

【推荐3】Language Learning Courses You Need to Try in 2022

The past year has been so crazy，but that hasn’t stopped millions of language learners from pushing towards their goals of actual fluency. Here it is: Our list of favourite language learning apps and courses that you need to try in 2022.

Pimsleur

Best for: Leaners with zero prior (先前的) knowledge;
Price: $20/month (with 7-day free trial);
Pros: Start speaking from Day 1; available in 50 languages; powerful memory techniques;fantastic for beginners;
Cons: Not suitable for advanced learners; limited reading and writing practice; expensive compared to other courses;
Read our full review of Pimsleur here.
Drops

Best for: Learners looking to rapidly increase their vocabulary;
Price: Free with a limit of 10 minutes a day. $10/ month unlimited subscription;
Pros: No sign-up required; 45+languages; beautiful design; great for vocabulary;
Cons: Limited grammar and skills practice; restrictions for free users;
Read our full review of Drops here.
Busuu

Best for: Learners with a busy schedule;
Price: $12/month with a subscription minimum of 3 months;
Pros: Effective conversation lessons; excellent for French and Spanish; options for business and travel;
Cons: Limited lessons for African users; language choices smaller than other courses; not many options for non-European languages;
Read our full Busuu review here.
Duolingo

Best for: Learners of all levels wanting to learn with native speakers;
Price: $150 per level for lifetime access;
Pros: Hundreds of lessons; many languages to choose from; lifetime access; speaking practice;
Cons: Expensive one-off payment; content gets boring; out-of-context vocabulary and grammar;
Read our full review of Duolingo here.
1. Which app provides the most suitable course for complete beginners?

A．Pimsleur.

B．Drops.

C．Busuu.

D．Duolingo.

2. How much do you need to pay for Busuu for 3 months?

A．$30.

B．$36.

C．$60.

D．$150.

3. What might be a disadvantage of Duolingo?

A．It lacks attractive learning materials.

B．It is not suitable for advanced learners.

C．There are not many languages to choose.

D．The grammar and skills practice are limited.

【推荐1】“You're never too old to pick up a book and read with a child.” That's the message the National Education Association (NEA) hopes to get out during this year's Read Across America festival. The event was celebrated on March 2, the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

Read Across America began 19 years ago as a way to get kids excited about reading. “You have this magical thing happen when an adult sits with a kid and turns the pages,” said Lily Eskelsen Garcia, the NEA president. “The whole point is making it fun, not for the next test.”

That fun involves celebrating the funny characters created by Dr. Seuss. This year, as one of the sponsors (赞助商) of Read Across America, Southwest Airlines made their flight attendants (空乘) on some flights wear red-and-white hats to make more people learn about the event.

Kids can celebrate Read Across America with any book. But in honor of Dr. Seuss, they might want to pick up his most recent new work, What Pet Should I Get? It was discovered 20 years after Dr. Seuss's death and four years later came off the press in July of 2015. In the book, a brother and a sister visit a pet shop and have trouble choosing just one animal to bring home.

Anyone can participate in Read Across America. All it takes is grabbing a book and a few loved ones, and sharing in the joy of reading. “Taking out that book, like I'm going to do on March 2, and looking at those who'll clap their hands and start reading the book with you, because they've memorized it, you can tell someone has lovingly sat with them and read it,” Eskelsen Garcia says.

1. What is the aim of Read Across America?

A．To arouse old people's interest in reading.

B．To attach the importance to reading.

C．To celebrate a famous writer's birthday.

D．To attract more people to write books.

2. How did Southwest Airlines sponsor Read Across America this year?

A．By organizing a lot of celebrations.

B．By donating a large amount of books.

C．By spreading awareness about the event.

D．By giving out a large number of fun hats.

3. Why is Read Across America so popular around the country?

A．Because it is easy to carry out.

B．Because it hands on many books.

C．Because its activities last long.

D．Because it involves famous writers.

【推荐2】Guan Shanyue Art Museum

Shenzhen artists are sending hope and gratitude to the Chinese COVID-19 frontline workers through 215 artworks at the “We Are Together” exhibition running until May 17. The paintings, sculptures, photographs and music videos show medical workers, delivery men, cleaners, police officers and volunteers working tirelessly during the outbreak. Meanwhile, a selection of master Quan Shanyue’s paintings featuring flowers and birds are also on display until July.

Hours: 9 a. m. -12 pm; 2 pm. 4. 30 p. m. closed Mondays.

He Xiangning Art Museum

Selected paintings by master He Xiangning are offering an in-depth review of her revolutionary and artistic career. The paintings mainly portray plum blossoms, pine trees, lions, tigers, and landscapes. Meanwhile, contemporary Chinese oil paintings produced in the past 30 years are also on display at the “AS Times Go By” exhibition until May 5.

Hours: 9:30 a. m. -4:30 p. m. , closed Mondays.

MixC Shenzhen Bay

The “Fantastic Dali” exhibition, running until May 5, presents an unimaginable world of 200 artworks by Spanish master Salvador Dali. Another exhibition running until May 28 features painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” by Ming artist Qiu Ying (1494-1552) and vivid scenes for visitors to take photos.

Hours (Dali):10 a. m. -7 p. m. (Mon. -Fri. ), 10 a. m. -9 p. m. (Sat. -Sun)

Hours(Qiu Ying):10 a. m. -9 p. m. , closed

Mondays. Cartoon Museum

At this exhibition, you can come behind the scenes with us to see how cartoon characters are created in the past 30 years. You can feel the moon dust flying into your face or take part in a wildlife adventure in our 3-D cinema. You will search for and see elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions and leopards, closely but safely with advanced 3D technology.

Hours: 9 a. m. -6:30 p. m. , closed Mondays

1. What are on exhibition in Guan Shanyue Art Museum?

A．Artworks by a Spanish master.

B．Paintings featuring landscapes.

C．Cartoon characters in the past decades.

D．Artworks honoring COVID-19 fighters.

2. Which is accessible to visitors on Mondays?

A．“Fantastic Dali”.	B．“We Are Together”.
C．“As Times Go By”.	D．“Along the River During the Qingming Festival”.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．An art website.	B．A travel journal.
C．A painting album.	D．A comic book.

【推荐3】With 1,500 square miles to explore, from its romantic attractions to its wild landscapes and the easy rural lifestyle, there are no decent public facilities but certainly no shortage of beautiful places to stay with the Lake District. See below our hand-picked selection.

Ulverston

Lined with charming cobbled(铺鹅卵石的) streets, Ulverston is a pretty historic market town located just South of the Lake District. It is a delightful escape from the crowd-filled attractions in the Southern Lakes, yet is just a stone’s throw away from them.

Grasmere

Grasmere is forever linked to the world-renowned Lakeland poets, most notably William Wordsworth. Each year, many make the travel to Dove Cottage in Grasmere, where some of Wordsworth’s most famous works were written. From towering peaks to tasty treats,a holiday in Grasmere would also not be complete without a taste of the famous Grasmere Gingerbread that’s been made here since the mid-19th century.

Cartmel

Home to many traditional stone buildings and charming scenery, Cartmel is a primitive village in South Cumbria. Appreciating the colorful glass windows and sculptures makes it a memorable visit. Cartmel’s sticky pudding,a traditional English dessert from this Lake District village, is a must-try. Cartmel’s restaurants and pubs provide a wide range of food and drink to recharge the batteries after an exhausting hike.

Kendal

Known as the gateway to the Lakes, Kendal is a busy town hosting a selection of restaurants and shops, which makes it an excellent touring base. You can also enjoy the surrounding views of landscapes and lakes from the hilltop. Both Windermere and the Cumbrian coast are easy to reach, making it a fine location for lovers of both coast and countryside.

1. What attract the travelers to the Lake District?

A．Luxurious facilities.

B．Mysterious adventures.

C．Leisurely countryside sights.

D．Convenient transportation systems.

2. Which destination best suits lovers of literature?

A．Ulverston.

B．Grasmere.

C．Cartmel.

D．Kendal.

3. What can tourists do at Cartmel?

A．Charge the battery for free.

B．Taste a unique local snack.

C．Bicycle in the old village.

D．Admire modern architectures.